Category: Entertainment

US BANK Supports Community By Contributing To The Niswonger

The Niswonger Performing Arts Center is honored to be the recipient of a very generous contribution from the U.S. Bank’s Community Possible giving and engagement platform. U.S. Bank, with local branches in Van Wert and Convoy, works to build strong and lasting partnerships by supporting institutions like Niswonger that are focused on improving the lives…

Learning About Nature All Summer Long

By: Patrick Troyer, Paulding SWCD  The final bells for summer vacation may have rung way back in May, but for many Paulding County students, the learning has not stopped. Visitors and students at the Paulding County Fair, Ann’s Bright Beginnings preschool, Paulding County Libraries, and Paulding County Board of DD Summer Enrichment Program have enjoyed…

New Haven Class of 1973 Reunion

New Haven High School Class of 1973 will be celebrating their 45th class reunion on Saturday, September 15, 2018. It will be held at the New Haven Parks and Recreation facility, located at 7500 State Rd. 930 E., New Haven, Indiana. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. with buffet style meal starting at 7:30 p.m., catered…

THE ILLUSIONISTS – LIVE FROM BROADWAY COMES TO VAN WERT

On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world’s best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS – LIVE FROM BROADWAY™ (theillusionistslive.com), will play at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Thursday, October 11 as part of its North American tour in 2018. Tickets for THE ILLUSIONISTS are on sale now …

TUNES, BREWS & BBQ EVENT

Friday night, the Friends of the Paulding Chamber hosted a new event: Tunes, Brews & BBQ on the street near Herb Monroe Park. Jen and The Foggy Creek Band opened the evening creating an enthusiasm that rolled through the crowd. If you happened to miss them, they will be giving an encore performance at the…

New Park shelter at Defiance’s Holgate Park

The City of Defiance through their Parks Department is revamping Holgate Park right now. Oskey Construction is working hard to finish the new shelter that is being put where the previous shelter was located. New playground equipment is also being put in soon. Matt Oskey said the City Parks Director, Rob Cereghin, saved money by…

ACC TRAVELS TO CAMP PERRY

On August 4th, members of the Antwerp conservation club travelled to Camp Perry Ohio (just west of Port Clinton). Members in attendance were Gary Mabis, Aaron Kohler, Alex Campbell, Steve Nichols, Keith Mueller, Mike Walter & Jeff Walter.The club members were there to “check out” Camp Perry, watch some of the CMP U.S. National Rifle…

More than 600 attend Paulding Putnam Electric Co-op’s Member Appreciation Day

Newborns, retirees, and all ages between were found at Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative’s first annual Member Appreciation Day on Saturday, July 28, at Paulding County Fairgrounds. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., more than 600 members and guests were served a free BBQ pulled pork lunch and walked around the carnival participating in various activities…

BIG BOY$ TOY$ CAR SHOW WINNERS

Big Boy$ Toy$ show had a problem with rain off and on during the day, but during the judging and trophy presentation we made it through the day. We ended up with 93 paid cars and motorcycles. I know some of the cars got wet on the way, but the show was better than expected.…

All Ready On The Firing Line

As you lay on the ground in a tight fitting shooting coat, cuddling with your rifle, you clutch a single round of ammunition in your hand, you go over a mental check list: Sling on tight? Rifle sights “zeroed”? Correct number of rounds to be shot at hand? Just then your concentration is broken by…

Plans for Antwerp Day in the Park continue

The Antwerp Chamber of Commerce is busy making plans for their Annual Day in the Park festival on August 11th.  The theme of the day is Back Home Again to coincide with the Antwerp Alumni Reunion dinner and dance that will be held that evening.   The day will begin with a parade starting at…